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Who is Dr. Ameri, Infectious Disease Specialist in Sherman Oaks, CA?
Dr. Allen Ameri, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Sherman Oaks, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Ameri graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Creighton University Program. Dr. Ameri is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ameri’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ameri’s office.
Where did Dr. Ameri go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Creighton University Program
Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ameri speak?
Dr. Ameri and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
What conditions does Dr. Ameri treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Ameri diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Ameri. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- Gram-Negative Sepsis
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- MRSA Sepsis
- Pseudomonas Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
- Gram-Negative Blood Infection
- Gram-Negative Septicemia
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Sepsis
- MRSA Blood Infection
- Staph Sepsis (MRSA)
- Pseudomonas Blood Infection
- Pseudomonas Septicemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
- A4159: Other Gram-negative sepsis
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
- A4102: Sepsis due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
- A4152: Sepsis due to Pseudomonas
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Which procedures does Dr. Ameri perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Allen Ameri may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ameri's office.
Does Dr. Ameri accept my insurance?
Dr. Ameri accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ameri accept in Sherman Oaks, CA?
Dr. Ameri in Sherman Oaks, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Heritage Health
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ameri's office located?
What is Dr. Ameri's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ameri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922362425.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ameri?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ameri
What is Dr. Allen Ameri's specialty?
Dr. Ameri is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Sherman Oaks, CA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Ameri to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Allen Ameri affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ameri is affiliated with Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Allen Ameri accepting new patients in Sherman Oaks, CA?
Yes, Dr. Allen Ameri is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Allen Ameri offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ameri's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Allen Ameri?
Please contact Dr. Ameri's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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